🎹 Who’s moving in?

• Totem Star | The music education program that serves 300+ students annually will gain access to a 2,000-sqft studio for recording sessions, classes, and hang-outs. Even cooler? Local legend Sir-Mix-A-Lot donated state-of-the-art equipment.
• Red Eagle Soaring | Since 1991, this organization has mentored Native youth through the performing arts. It’ll have a black box theater with equipment for videography training.
• The Rhapsody Project | Continuing its mission to celebrate music + heritage through an anti-racist perspective, the group will use its new space for classes, workshops, jam sessions, and community discussions.
• Wh!psmart | With a nose for the biz side of the arts world, the statewide group supports young entrepreneurs looking for creative career pathways.
• The Jackson Street Music Program | A youth-led radio show and jazz concert series are just a couple of initiatives from the nonprofit that seeks to offer personal + professional development opportunities.

• Startup and Small Business Coworking | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave. NE, Bellevue | Free | Get stuff done while networking with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners.
• Ms. Lauryn Hill & Fugees | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena, 334 First Ave. N., Seattle | $70-$300 | “That thing, that thiiiing” is a tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.”

• Gearhouse Pray for Snow Party | Friday, Nov. 10 | 6-9 p.m. | Gearhouse, 800 E. Thomas Street, Seattle | Free | Get pumped for the ski season with live music, snow-themed games, gear giveaways, food, and chill vibes all around.
• Script Tease | Friday, Nov. 10-Saturday, Nov. 18 | 7-8 p.m. | Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle | $12 | Part scripted performance + part improv, this two-act play promises unpredictable fun.

• Veterans Day Commemorative Ceremony | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 9-10 a.m. | Library Park, 15429 Bothell Everett Hwy., Mill Creek | Free | Organizers will also hand out poppies, a symbol of past sacrifices and the continuing needs of veterans.
• Major Taylor’s Birthday Party | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 3-6 p.m. | Columbia City Theater, 4916 Rainer Ave. S., Seattle | Free | Celebrate the legacy of the first Black world champion cyclist Marshall “Major” Taylor with music, drinks, and an indoor bike race on rollers.
• Movie Night: “Impermanent” | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 6-10 p.m. | RailSpur, 419 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle | $15 | Sip tea and watch director Amir Azizi’s film about an Iranian family and an old house in north Tehran.

• Capitol Hill Farmers Market | Sunday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Capitol Hill Farmers Market, E. Barbara Bailey Way, Seattle | Free | Stock up on seasonal veggies for a fall feast.
• 17th Annual Louisianthon | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 12-8 p.m. | Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1836 72nd Ave. SE, Mercer Island | $20 | Get into a Bayou mood with eight Cajun and Zydeco bands, dance lessons, raffles, and lots of yummy bites.
• Seattle Seahawks vs. Washington Commanders | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 1:25 p.m. | Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle | $98-$725 | Can the Hawks bounce back from their loss against the Ravens? Let’s go, 12s.

• Global treasures from Shiga’s Imports
• Artisan candles at Lulumière
• Curiosities + art at Gargoyles Statuary
• Lush plants at Fancy Plants Seattle
• Books and festive gifts at University Book Store
• Handcrafted jewelry from Danaca Design Gallery
• and so much more

• Based on early election returns, the Seattle Times is calling that voters have approved the ~$970 million affordable housing levy on the ballot. Learn more about what the levy does as more results roll in. (Seattle Times)

• No shoes, no shirt, no problem — Kenny Chesney is coming to Seattle. The country music star will be joined by the Zac Brown Band and Uncle Kracker at Lumen Field on July 13, 2024. Tickets for the star-studded Sun Goes Down Tour go on sale Friday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m.

• New Ballard restaurant the Ivy is now open at 5512 17th Ave. SW. The concept is billed as “East meets West” with menu items like lumpia, pork ribs with a tamarind glaze, and Shishole salmon sushi. Chef Brian Madayag, formerly of Tom Douglas Co. and Barkada, is manning the kitchen. (My Ballard)

• Hear the latest rumble? The US Geological Survery reported that there have been 400 mini earthquakes around Mount Saint Helens since July. The small seismic shaking has been more frequent than usual, but experts said it doesn’t necessarily mean a volcanic eruption is imminent. (The Columbian)

• Music to our ears — Sound Transit just launched a pilot program for local buskers to perform at Light Rail stations. Singer Ruby Tuesday Romero is at Westlake playing tunes — others will soon follow at most of the stations around town.

• Ballard art studio Salty Dog is seeking community support after weekend flooding damaged its basement space. The organization has set up a GoFundMe campaign with a $10,000 goal to help with the repairs + cleanup. (MyBallard)

• Fans of the locally produced “Acquired” podcast got some good news. Co-host Ben Gilbert will be scaling back his role at startup Pioneer Square Labs to focus fully on the tech and business podcast that has 450,000 monthly listeners. Gilbert’s role transition begins Jan. 1, 2024. (GeekWire)

• Looking to branch out? Roxhill Park is hosting a Native Tree Giveaway Sunday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. by the children’s play area. You can get seedlings for your yard and instructions on proper care — there’s a limit of two trees per household. (West Seattle Blog)

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• Elias Kauhane — combines soothing vocals + ukulele
• Jerry Santos — O’ahu-born artist who’s been in the scene for five decades
• Ku’uipo Kumukahi — winner of the Na Hoku Hanohano Award (the Hawaiian Grammy)